POST WORKOUT SNACKS

We’ve all heard the importance of refueling after a workout, but when you’re trying to sneak in a workout before work, at lunchtime, or between errands and running kiddos around, it can be easy to overlook the whole post-workout snack thing. While it’s tempting to just hit the drive thru for a latte, it’s crucial to muscle building and recovery to get in a healthy snack within 30 minutes of your workout.

The best post-workout snack combos with goals in mind, because we know a distance runner may have different nutritional needs than a powerlifter looking to add mass. Your cells are primed for nutrient uptake right after a workout, you want to be sure you get easily-absorbed, high-quality fuel to them quickly.  Less processed foods are best.

Fitness Magazine's post-workout snacks are easy to mix-and-match to throw in your bag to refuel without any major meal prepping, no matter where the day takes you, and Bento Boxes can make snack prep easy.

• Protein Bar with Banana
• Peanut Butter & Banana on Rice Cakes
• Hummus and Pita
• Yogurt and Fresh Berries Smoothie or Bowl
• Tuna on Whole Wheat
• Turkey and Cheese with Apple Slices

Be sure to avoid extra sugar by eating whole foods minimally processed.